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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Formed in [[3006]] and often uses the false colors of other [[Davion]] units. Over 40 years the unit was employed by the [[AFFC]]. In [[3051]] the unit assaulted Blackjack, a world held by the [[Clan Jade Falcon]] suffering heavy causalities. It took over a decade to rebuild the unit to its former strength. During the [[Capellan-St. Ives War]] in [[3062]], the unit helped the [[Blackwind Lancers]] to escape [[Ambergrist]]. In 3062 they joined the [[Allied Mercenary Command]] (AMC) and fought with the [[13th Stalking Horse]] on [[Sheratan]]. Currently the unit is stationed at [[Alta Vista]]. | + | Formed in [[3006]] and often uses the false colors of other [[Davion]] units. Over 40 years the unit was employed by the [[AFFC]]. In [[3051]] the unit assaulted Blackjack, a world held by the [[Clan Jade Falcon]] suffering heavy causalities. It took over a decade to rebuild the unit to its former strength. During the [[Capellan-St. Ives War]] in [[3062]], the unit helped the [[Blackwind Lancers]] to escape [[Ambergrist]]. In 3062 they joined the [[Allied Mercenary Command]] (AMC) and fought with the [[13th Stalking Horse]] on [[Sheratan]]. Currently the unit is stationed at [[Alta Vista]].<ref name=MSII64>''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 64, "Unit Profile"</ref> |
In [[3069]] the Geese left together with the Thirteenth Stalking Horse of the Federated Suns. | In [[3069]] the Geese left together with the Thirteenth Stalking Horse of the Federated Suns. | ||
| − | + | Both units were battered while attacking Spica in [[3071]], through Blakist reinforcement. (Half of the Horse and the Blackhorse Squadron from the Geese are lost).<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 14</ref> | |
| − | Both units were battered while attacking Spica in [[3071]], through Blakist reinforcement. (Half of the Horse and the Blackhorse Squadron from the Geese are lost). | ||
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | [[Brigadier]] Alisande Faulkner is a gifted tactician and student of mobile warfare. | + | [[Brigadier]] Alisande Faulkner is a gifted tactician and student of mobile warfare.<ref name=MSII64/> |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The unit use armor and infantry to pin down an enemy and battlemechs/aerofighter to destroy the enemy. | + | The unit use armor and infantry to pin down an enemy and battlemechs/aerofighter to destroy the enemy.<ref name=MSII64/> |
| − | ==Support== | + | ==Support<ref name=MSII64/>== |
* 3 [[Invader]]-class [[Jumpships]] and enough [[Dropships]] for transport. | * 3 [[Invader]]-class [[Jumpships]] and enough [[Dropships]] for transport. | ||
* Technical: 90 % | * Technical: 90 % | ||
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==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
| − | '''Wild Geese''' (Reinforced Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical) | + | '''Wild Geese''' (Reinforced Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=MSII64/> |
* CO: Brigadier Alisande Faulkner | * CO: Brigadier Alisande Faulkner | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * Each squadron is a reinforced battalion (6 companies each). All squadrons are supported by hover armor,[[ VTOLs]], and [[Battle Armor]] troops | + | * Each squadron is a reinforced battalion (6 companies each). All squadrons are supported by hover armor,[[ VTOLs]], and [[Battle Armor]] troops.<ref name=MSII64/> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
Revision as of 18:13, 20 October 2011
Contents
History
Formed in 3006 and often uses the false colors of other Davion units. Over 40 years the unit was employed by the AFFC. In 3051 the unit assaulted Blackjack, a world held by the Clan Jade Falcon suffering heavy causalities. It took over a decade to rebuild the unit to its former strength. During the Capellan-St. Ives War in 3062, the unit helped the Blackwind Lancers to escape Ambergrist. In 3062 they joined the Allied Mercenary Command (AMC) and fought with the 13th Stalking Horse on Sheratan. Currently the unit is stationed at Alta Vista.[1]
In 3069 the Geese left together with the Thirteenth Stalking Horse of the Federated Suns. Both units were battered while attacking Spica in 3071, through Blakist reinforcement. (Half of the Horse and the Blackhorse Squadron from the Geese are lost).[2]
Officers
Brigadier Alisande Faulkner is a gifted tactician and student of mobile warfare.[1]
Tactics
The unit use armor and infantry to pin down an enemy and battlemechs/aerofighter to destroy the enemy.[1]
Support[1]
Composition
3067
Wild Geese (Reinforced Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)[1]
- CO: Brigadier Alisande Faulkner
Regimental Headquarters Troop
- XO: Leftenant Colonel Dave Stutenroth
Blackhorse Squadron
- CO: Colonel Paul Bowman
- All designs are jump capable 'Mechs of fifty-five tons and above.
Ironhorse Squadron
- CO: Major Sandy Reich
- This Sqaudron contains Heavy and Assault 'Mechs.
Darkhorse Squadron
- CO: Major Alexander Zehnder
- The fast light and medium 'Mechs are used for flanking manuvers/reconaissance.
Notes
- Each squadron is a reinforced battalion (6 companies each). All squadrons are supported by hover armor,VTOLs, and Battle Armor troops.[1]